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Unit 7 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Part One Understanding Short Conversations Language and Culture 1. Madam C.J. Walker (Conver. 1) Sarah Breedlove (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919), known as Madam C.J. Walker, was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and a political and social activist. Eulogized as the first female self-made millionaire in America, she became one of the wealthiest African American women in the country, “the world’s most successful female entrepreneur of her time,” and one of the most successful African-American business owners ever. 2. Henry Ford Museum (Conver. 5) No trip to Detroit is complete without a visit to the Henry Ford Museum, which remains the most popular attraction in Michigan. The sprawling indoor-outdoor complex in the suburb of Dearborn is split into three main sites: The Henry Ford Museum itself (showcasing Ford’s eclectic personal collection of historic memorabilia, including the limousine in which JFK was assassinated and the bus on which Rosa Parks refused to relinquish her seat); Greenfield Village (a large selection of historic buildings, reconstructed in a “village” environment to showcase how Americans have lived since the founding of the country); and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour (an interactive, behind the scenes look at state-of-the-art car manufacturing, which still happens here today). Scripts with Key 1. W: I spend too much money on beauty products. Too bad I cannot make money with these products, instead of spending money on them. M: Well, one of the first female millionaires was Madam C.J. Walker. She started a company selling beauty products. This provided jobs for many people. Q: According to this conversation, what was the result of Madam C.J. Walker’s success? 2. M: I thought the ATM was invented in the USA, but this article says the first one appeared in the UK, and there was something like it in Japan even earlier. W: I don’t really care where the ATM was invented. I’m just glad I c